Special Offers for IYLC Participants

IYLC participants who would like to make arrangements for extra nights accommodation before or after the conference can take advantage of a special offer from Home Sweet Home realty agency. IYLC participants will receive a 10% discount off the normal service fee when they make their reservation. Home Sweet Home’s offices are located conveniently in the very center of Prague, and they offer a broad range of rooms and apartments to meet your budget. They have 7-years experience, and their well-trained English-speaking (as well as French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian) staff can assist you with any length of accommodation, from one day to several years! To view photos of their available accommodations and to take advantage of this special offer, please visit their website at www.homesweethome.cz.

Other useful links

www.studentuniverse.com. This website is also extremely useful for other travel arrangements you might need (airplane tickets, travel guides, etc.) Another comprehensive website that is similar is www.bootsnall.com

A great city guide that proves to be useful for hostels/hotels – and for Prague itself – is In Your Pocket at www.inyourpocket.com/cr/prague/en. After looking into accommodation you can search for entertainment, sightseeing, culture, city information and much more.

Lastly, there are two sites dedicated to accommodation in Prague: For hostels go to www.hostelprague.com and if what you are looking for is a more upscale hotel, use the following link to search by price and location: www.abaka.com/Czech/Praha.html
Some of our recommendations – (as rates vary from high to low season and according to what accommodation you want they are not listed here. They are easily found on the websites and some are as cheap as 10 € a night).

Prague 1 is the historical center of town and the most preferable location for travelers. Prague 2 is very close – less than 10 minutes on the metro.

Directly under the gothic spires of one of Prague's most beautiful and recognized landmarks, Tyn Church, this is one of the most centrally located hostels in the city. Right around the corner there are restaurants, a gym with sauna, massage, and jacuzzi, and an internet café. Discounted breakfast at the internet café for 69czk. Transportation: Metro B or A line to Můstek, or metro B to Náměstí Republiky. All major public transportation available.

Website: www.hostel-tyn.web2001.cz
Address: Týnska 19, Praha 1
Phone/Fax: (+420) 224 808 333
Mobile: (+420) 602 642 159
Email: backpacker@razdva.cz

There is also a pension closer to town, in a beautiful renovated historical building barely five minutes away from bustling Wenceslas Square. The Pension consists of one flat with a shared living room, shared bathroom and three private single, twin or triple rooms. There is not lockout or curfew. Included in your stay at Sir Toby's Pension are your sheets and linens. Breakfast is not included, but there is a great restaurant on the group floor that serves terrific breakfasts. The pension is managed by their eldest staff member, a Czech grandmother! Transportation: Metro B or A line to Mustek, or metro C or A line to Muzeum. All major public transportation available.

Website: www.pension-prague.com/index.php

15 minutes to the center this hostel prides itself on its safety and cleanliness – it was just remodeled in 2003. No curfew but entrance only by buzzer, safe boxes and lockers, and the restaurant and pub downstairs also hosts English-language open microphone nights for performers. The website is worth a visit alone, as it has many great links to other information on cheap accommodation and Prague itself. Transportation: 300 meters from one of Prague's main train stations, Nádraží Holesovice, take the red C metro line there or trams 5, 14 or 17 to Výstavisti.

Website: www.arenahostel.com 
Address: U Výstavisti, Praha 7
Phone: (+420) 220 870 252
E-mail: arena.visit-x24.de/english/contact-us.htm

Located 5 minutes walking from Wenceslas Square this hotel is centrally located and has many restaurants, pubs, internet etc close by. Laundry services are right around the corner. Breakfast and linen are included. Transportation: Yellow metro B to Námistí Republiky or red C line to Hlavní Nádraží. All major public transportation is available.

Website: reservations.bookhostels.com/guideforeurope.com/hostel.php?HostelNumber=3029
Address: Opletalova 38, Praha 1

Located in the historical center, 20 minutes by foot from Old Town Square , 10 minutes on foot from Wenceslas Square . Breakfast included, no curfew, internet access and parking available. There is also a garden in the back, laundry service and they provide free maps. Dorm, apartment or single, and private or shared bathroom (between apartments or common for whole floor). Student, youth, group and long-term discounts. Transportation: 4 minute walk from Metro C line I. P. Pavlova.

Website: www.hostelumelounu.cz
Address: Ke Karlovu 7/457, Prague 2
Phone: (+420) 224 918 322 or (+420) 224 919 330
Fax: (+420) 283 870 636
E-mail: info@hostelumelounu.cz

Located 15 minutes away from Prague historical center. Every double and triple room has a bathroom with shower, fridge and all doubles have a balcony. Singles and dorms available as well. Linens and towels included and no curfew. Breakfast has to be ordered the night before. They also offer the “Prague Card” – a 3-day pass including free transportation, admission to nearly 40 sites and museums, and a free guidebook. Transportation: Metro C line to Holesovice, tram 12 or 15 to Delnicka, or metro B line to Palmovka, trams 1, 3, 12, 15 and 25 to Maniny.

Website: www.hostelpristavni.cz
Address: Pristavni 26, 170 00 Praha 7
Phone/Fax: (+420) 220 875 449
Mobile: (+420) 603 561 540
E-mail: reception@hostelpristavni.cz

Located in the very center of Prague . Many historical sights located within walking distance (3 to 15 minutes). Dorms and up to 6-person apartments. TV/internet for free. Transportation: Metro B or A line to Mustek, or metro C or A line to Muzeum; 5-minute walk from Wenceslas Square.

Website: www.papillon-hostel.cz
Address: Jungmannova 5, Prague 1
Phone: (+420) 606 854 123 or (+420) 606 852 077
E-mail: info@papillon-hostel.cz

ARPACAY hostel Prague is a modern hostel for independent travellers situated in Prague’s quarter called Smichov. Here, together with the brewery Staropramen, you will find plenty of excellent inexpensive local restaurants and pubs that are not frequented by tourists. Tram No. 6 stops in front of the hostel’s door and takes you directly to the old town of Prague, or you could use the underground network which will take you to Wenceslas Square (station Mustek) in just 7 minutes. At Arpacay Hostel, you can choose from a wide range of accommodation, from 2 person rooms to 8 bed apartments.

Website: http://www.arpacayhostel.com/en/index_en.php
Address: Radlická 76, Prague 5
Phone: (+420) 251 552 297
E-mail: prague@arpacayhostel.com

The Altis Hostel Prague is situated on the line B of subway, between stops Invalidovna and Palmovka, 15 minutes far from the city centre. Hostel offers quality and cheap accommodation in Prague.

Website: http://www.hostelaltis.cz/eng/index.php
Address: Pod Plynojemem 7, Praha 8
Phone: (+420) 283 923 375

A1 hostel offers a friendly atmosphere of reconstructed historic corridor house. All our rooms are in the yard part of the house. The rooms surround a terrace where one can have a cheerful rest during both days and nights.

Website: http://www.czechaccommodation.com/
Address: Sokolovska 210, Prague 8
Phone: (+420) 777 914 918
E-mail: info@a1hotel.cz

Hostel Golden Sickle it is located directly in the center, only 2 min walk from the Wenceslas Square. Hostel is in a historical building after reconstruction. Hostel offers accommodated in two dormitory rooms with shared shower and toilets. Total capacity of the Golden Sickle hostel is 16 beds. The reception is open non-stop 24 hours.

Website: http://www.goldensickle.com/
Address: Prague 1, Vodickova 12
Phone: (+420) 222 230 773

Ahoy Hostel is situated in the centre of Prague in an historical building. They are located within walking distance to many important monuments! It is only a 10 minute walk to the Old Town Square and close to the main railway station. The House is also close to the following trams: No.9, 5, 26, 55 and 58.

Address: Vlkova 37, Prague 3

Small hostel directly in the center of Prague. Just a few minutes walk from the major sightseeing spots, all the famous bars and clubs. Honestly the best location you can getwheater you are in town for sightseeing or to party. Right opposite Narodni trida subway station so its easy to get there.

Address: Spalena 102/49, Prague 1

New Prague Hostel Downtown is open from 1st July! Hostel DownTown is located right in the centre of Prague, about 5 min walk from OldTown Square. We offer private rooms as well as dorms and ensuite dorms. The reception is open 24 hours, friendly and fluent English-speaking staff are waiting for you...also with information service about Prague and Czech Republic.

Address: Narodni 19, Prague 1

Charles Bridge House is located just a few steps from Charles Bridge, as well as the Old Town Square. It's perfect location offers quick and easy access to all major sights.

Address: Karlova 2, Prague 1

Pension Prague City - Nice romantic pension located in the heart of Prague. Pension Prague City is situated in a quiet part of the city and is good start point for your trip around Prague. You can easily reach most of the famous Prague monuments.

Website: http://www.praguecity.cz/
Address: Štítného 13, Prague 3
Phone: +420-222 782 483
E-mail: praguecity@cmail.cz

CHILLI offers you accomodation in the heart of Prague. Surrounded by historical monuments, restaurants, pubs, clubs and shops, CHILLI is the best starting point for all kind of activities. All major attractions in walking distance. National Theatre 2 minutes, Charles bridge 7 minutes, Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square 10 minutes.

Website: http://www.chillihouse.cz/
Address: Pstrossova 7, Prague 1
Phone: (+420) 603 119 113